Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell today said he believes the women who have accused Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore of sexual misconduct. Speaking at an event in his home state this morning, McConnell, R-Ky., said he thinks Moore should drop out of the race to fill the Alabama Senate seat. […]
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American man arrested attempting to cross into North Korea
A 58-year-old Louisiana man was arrested while trying to cross the border from South Korea into North Korea, according to the Korean Ministry of Defense in South Korea. The man was apprehended by South Korean police after crossing the Civilian Control Line just outside of the Demilitarized Zone between North […]
Trump nominates ex-Big Pharma exec as new health secretary
President Donald Trump today announced he’s nominating Alex Azar to be Department of Health and Human Services secretary, replacing Tom Price. Azar is a former executive for pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly and worked as a deputy secretary at HHS under President George W. Bush. Price resigned Sept. 29 amid investigations […]
WATCH: Aly Raisman alleges abuse by USA doctor
Now Playing: Former Team USA doctor charged with sexual assault Now Playing: Jenifer Lewis on Thanksgiving with Whoopi Goldberg and Liza Minelli, ‘Black-ish’ and more Now Playing: Tiffany Haddish makes history as 1st black female comic to host ‘SNL’ Now Playing: Louis CK accuser speaks out on comedy’s ‘open secret’ […]
Over 400 killed, thousands injured in earthquake near Iran-Iraq border
Over 400 people died and more than 7,000 were injured in Iran and Iraq after a powerful earthquake struck the countries’ border region Sunday, authorities said. The quake hit Iran much harder than Iraq. In Iran, authorities said at least 407 people were killed and 6,700 were injured, The Associated […]
Joe Biden ‘not closing the door’ on 2020 presidential run
Joe Biden hasn’t made up his mind about whether to run for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020, but the former vice president is “not closing the door,” he said today. “I’m not closing the door. I’ve been around too long,” Biden said on NBC News’ “Today” show. “I’m a […]
Roy Moore vows to complete Senate run amid sexual assault allegation
Roy Moore has no intention of quitting his race for U.S. Senate in Alabama despite a swirling scandal involving accusations he assaulted a 14-year-old and pursued teenage girls when he was in his 30s. When asked on Sunday night whether Moore would step aside if President Trump were to ask […]
Storms to hit Northwest with strong winds, rain and heavy mountain snow
A series of storms will affect the Northwest coast this week that will bring heavy rain, strong winds and heavy mountain snow. The first storm is currently bringing heavy rain, some mountain snow and strong winds to parts of the West Coast. The most notable impact will be across parts […]
The Note: Tough choices loom for both parties amid sex allegations against Roy Moore
The TAKE with Rick Klein A whole lot of hard choices are starting to collide for the Republican Party. Do Republicans stand with their Senate candidate in Alabama, despite mounting questions about sexual impropriety that muddle party messaging and could cost the GOP a seat? Do they stand behind their […]
Human rights ‘briefly came up’ during Trump-Duterte meeting
Human rights was discussed “briefly” during President Trump’s first one-on-one meeting with controversial Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Monday on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit in Manila, Philippines, according to the White House. “Human rights briefly came up in the context of the Philippines’ fight against illegal drugs,” said White […]